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Iris Core Soft#5151A4
Merlot Radiant Soft#B2626F
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Iris Core Soft vs Merlot Radiant Soft

A detailed comparison of #5151A4 and #B2626F — triadic range colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.59:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Iris Core Soft
Text on Merlot Radiant Soft

Color Properties

#5151A4
HEX
#B2626F
rgb(81, 81, 164)
RGB
rgb(178, 98, 111)
hsl(240, 34%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 34%, 54%)
240°
Hue
350°
34%
Saturation
34%
48%
Lightness
54%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
110\u00B0 — Triadic range

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #5151A4, #B2626F);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 110\u00B0 hue difference, making them triadic range. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Iris Core Soft
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Merlot Radiant Soft
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